"A true and dear lifelong friend. From little boys to adult men with families, from Creative Day Camp (Little League) to Fantasy Hockey Drafts, from playing hockey and wiffleball in the street to having discussions about sports and music, from arguing about Islanders-Rangers to arguing about Islanders-Rangers, and all the good times in between, it's these memories that will live on forever. Although it saddens me that I cannot call you to talk to or meet you out for a beer, I will cherish the friendship that we had and the good times that we shared. Dave, you are and will be missed. Keep smiling my friend."

"Those of us who had the pleasure and honor to share the same stage as Dave for too short a time loved him. He loved his family, his friends and his job. Lunches are just not the same without his smile, his laugh, his jokes and his intelligence. To this day, we look at eachother and say "Dave would have liked that one." He is truly missed."

"“Enjoy life. And be careful what you pray for - remember, you will get it all.” --Pete Townsend. Dave, for most, this quote is cautionary, but you enjoyed life. You made life enjoyable for everyone around you with your mere presence. You had hundreds show up to honor you yesterday. You have a beautiful wife and son. A family that has as big a heart as you did. You prayed for great things. You got all of them. You have accomplished more in 51 short years than you would have ever conceived of. You were too humble. Too generous. Too good. It has only been a couple of days and I miss you terribly. Missing my bro, in and out of work. I can't go anywhere to escape your loss. The building is much emptier. My back is less watched. You brought me over to the panel. You mentored me. You accepted me as your equal. Your confidant. Your technical support representative. I could never say no to helping you because you would never turn me down when I needed it. You helped me start my law practice getting me to the panel. You covered me when I couldn't make court appearances so I could expand my practice. My successes are your successes. You are reflected in many of the good things in my life and never will your memory fade. You left so much behind. Iris and Keith, and everyone you were close to miss that person watching their back. I'll do my best to watch theirs in your absence. It is the least I could do for my brother. Now is the time rest, the fight is over. May your passing cleanse the Earth."